Mar 7, 2016

David Kolanowski, 63, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. David was born on October 5, 1952 in Hammond, IN, to Alexander and Elizabeth Louise (Dauscza) Kolanowski. Surviving are his beloved daughters, Melissa Kolanowski of La Porte and Rachael (Bradley) Snodgrass of Casper, WY; three grandchildren, Jordan and Selene Cuadrado, and Riley Hughes; parents;...

Mar 6, 2016

Thomas D. Sallwasser, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Settlers Place in La Porte. Thomas was born in Laporte, IN, on January 3, 1925 to Norman H. Sallwasser and Thelma Droege Sallwasser. On August 21, 1948 in La Porte, he married Marilyn Garwood who passed away on May 19, 2006. Surviving are his beloved...

Mar 6, 2016

Dean Ribordy October 16, 1930 - March 6, 2016

Dean Ribordy, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at La Porte Hospital. Born in La Porte, Indiana to Floyd and Mildred (Selkirk) Ribordy on October 16, 1930, he lived most of his life in La Porte. His passions were his family and farming, having spent most of...

Mar 1, 2016

Helen Rose Fisher (Stowers) was born on September 21, 1949 to the late Arthur and Gladys (Flitter) Stowers. On March 1, 2016, she passed away peacefully at the VNA Hospice Center of Valparaiso, IN with her loved ones surrounding her. On May 9, 1968, she married Ronald W. Fisher and their two children: Tonya McGregor and Derk (Jamie) Fisher. She...

Feb 26, 2016

Larry Dean Long, age 72, of Walkerton, IN, passed peacefully at home on February 26, 2016 after a year long battle with brain cancer. Larry was born in Fish Lake, IN on June 7, 1943 to Raymond W. and Margaret (Wedel) Long. On January 14, 1967 in Walkerton (St. Joseph County), IN at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, he married...

Feb 25, 2016

Edward Francis Gallagher, 57, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Franciscan Communities in Michigan City.

Edward was born in La Porte, IN, on December 26, 1958 to Francis Edward and Ella Mae (Williams) Gallagher. Edward is survived by the love of his life, his beloved daughter, Chelsea Gallagher of Fairhaven, MA; sisters,...

Feb 24, 2016

Jan-Michael Henning, age 41, of La Porte, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at home. Jan-Michael was born on April 15, 1974 in Lawton, OK, to David and Marcia Rosalie (Gray) Henning. He is survived by his mother, Marcia Rosalie Henning of La Porte, IN; nieces and nephews, Danielle Henning, Christian Cunningham, and Corey Cunningham, all of...

Feb 19, 2016

Zane Parker Butler

February 17, 2016 - February 19, 2016

Zane Parker Butler, 2 days old, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Zane was born in La Porte, IN, on February 17, 2016 to Travis and Heather (Siddall) Butler. Surviving are his parents; sisters, Faith Butler,...

Feb 17, 2016

Donald "Hondo" Lloyd Metheny, Jr., 54, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his home. Donald was born in La Porte, IN, on December 16, 1961 to Donald and Mary Louise (Stevens) Metheny. Surviving are his mother, Mary Louise Metheny of New Carlisle; brother, Ronnie (Jeri) of La Porte; sister, Stephanie (Scott) Price of Bremen, IN;...

Feb 16, 2016

The much beloved William Edward Wolf of LaPorte, Indiana, closed the final chapter of his life here on this earth on the afternoon of February 16, 2016 at the age of 93. He peacefully fell asleep at home, on the hill overlooking Pine Lake: his favorite place to rest. He was surrounded by family and enveloped in love by those...

Feb 13, 2016

Phyllis Maud (Root) Frost Craig, 88, formerly of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Fairview Park, OH, and Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully on Feb 13, 2016, of Alzheimer’s disease, at Brentwood Assisted Living Center in La Porte, IN, with her devoted and beloved husband at her side.

Phyllis is survived by her husband, William H....

Feb 12, 2016

Robert Louis Newman, 64, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016, in Kendallville, IN as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Richmond, IN, on April 30, 1951 to Bobby J. and Dorothy Ann (McCarty) Newman. On April 27, 1994 in Mobile, AL, he married Claudette Archer who survives. Also surviving are his beloved...

Feb 12, 2016

Anthony "Tony" Trenton Kolasa, age 25, of La Porte, IN passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at home. Tony was born on June 6, 1990 in Sturgis, MI, to Richard and Sebra (Walls) Kolasa. Surviving are his daughter, Laila Marie Kolasa of La Porte; parents, Richard Kolasa of La Porte and Sebra Walls of Mishawaka; a sister, Kara Shea...

Feb 6, 2016

Carol Ann Cook, age 50, of La Porte, furthered her journey with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2016 in her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 8, 1965 in La Porte, Indiana to Arthur and Margo (Keene) Schrader. Carol is loved by her husband: Michael Cook; children: Dakota Cook, Bailee Cook, and...

Feb 3, 2016

Martha Ann Oman, 81, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at her home. Martha was born in Newaygo, MI, on November 3, 1934 to Harold Axtell and Dora Lora (Birman) Clarke. On March 12, 1955 in La Porte, IN, she married Lloyd Arthur Oman who preceded her in death in 2004. Surviving are her beloved...

Feb 2, 2016

Johanna Maria Jongkind, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in Haines City, Florida. Johanna was born in Heerhugowaard, Netherlands on July 20, 1934 to Johannes Antonius and Afra (Boots) Deken. On August 30, 1956 in Heerhugowaard, Netherlands, she married Johannes Simon Jongkind who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Mary (Larry) Owen of Indianapolis,...

Jan 31, 2016

Darla Sue Cavinder, age 55, of Mishawaka, IN, and formerly of La Porte, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Darla was born in La Porte, IN, on December 7, 1960 to Warren and Arlene (McKeehan) Cavinder. Surviving are her siblings, Tim (Christina) Cavinder and Nancy (Richard) Emmons, both of La Porte, and...

Jan 29, 2016

Librada Vazquez, 89, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016. Librada was born in Paracho, Michoacan, Mexico on January 26, 1927 to Jose Carmen Nava and Juana Gomez Nava. On June 24, 1950, she married Samuel Vazquez who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Judy (Howard) Hughes and Janet (Glenn) Oman; 4 grandchildren, Janel Hughes...

Jan 26, 2016

Margaret "Jean" Brenner, 48, of La Porte, formerly of Muncie, IN passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan City, IN. She was born in Muncie, IN, on October 19, 1967 to Tex and Carolyn A. (Marlow) Brenner. Margaret is survived by three children, Lashanda (Jason) Moon of La Porte, IN, Natasha (Brandon) Wilson of...

Jan 23, 2016

Jack Merle McGinnis, Sr., 82, of LaPorte, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at his home. Jack was born in Michigan City, IN, on April 30, 1933 to Joseph Melson and Alice Merle (Peiffer) McGinnis, Sr. On May 9, 1959 in La Porte, he married Thelma Schoff who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his children, Jack (Dawn)...